Olympia TherapyCONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
By Cary Hamilton LMHC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CMHS, CDWF
October 30
Teen Anxiety is REAL!
Everyone feels anxious sometimes. Events like a big test, giving a presentation in front of the class, or a big game (among other things) can all create temporary feelings of anxiety. This kind of anxiety is completely normal, and even useful sometimes! Simply stated, anxiety is our brain’s response to a real or perceived threat, and is part of our body’s attempt to keep us safe.
Read more about teen anxiety here.
Clinic Update COVID19
Opening & closing the Clinic is what we are avoiding. We will remain on Telehealth till January.
There is a high demand for services at this time and we are striving to meet the needs of the community.
However, at Olympia Therapy, there is an option that may allow you to be seen sooner!
***** If you are already required to pay a co-pay of $30-$40 per session, you can opt-out of going through insurance and simply choose to Self-Pay at $50 per session with one of our
Liscenced Clinical Associates.
Particularly for children ages 5-17, this option could significantly decrease your wait time!
We ask you to please EMAIL our office at info@olympiatherapy.com for scheduling & communication, as well as questions about billing.
~Get to Know Our Licensed Clinical Associates!~
Reminders for Telehealth Play Therapy Success!
It is REALLY important that we try and uphold the rights of our children when in therapy. Just as you would have expectations for confidentiality, so do children.
Therapy only works if you/they
FEEL SAFE!
It is normal and expected that children will only talk about struggles when parents aren't present, they don't want to hurt your feelings or you to pass judgment on them. So we created this handout to remind you of the guidelines for successful telehealth for adults & children.
Helpful Reads & Links
Self care is not selfish. Learn about the importance of self-care as a parent of a young child during Covid-19 here.
We can't expect normal from our children or teachers right now. Life is not normal.
Pandemic depression and seasonal depression are soon to collide. Having a plan is important.
Has your teenager's mood changed? Read here about signs of depression in your teen and how you as a parent can help.
Playful Wisdom Parenting
Stay tuned for our
Playful Wisdom Foundations Course
that will be launching this Fall.
If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for this new course,
please click here.
If there are topics that you are intersted in learning about. Send us a note. Get 10% off if we choose your topic!
October 21
October is ADHD & SPD Awareness Month
When they all look alike: ADHD, Anxiety, & SPD.
As the parent of a complicated child, you strive to understand the different labels your child is given and how professionals know the difference between those labels. It is a challenging task particularly when many professionals struggle to understand themselves, passing the confusion on to parents.
You can hear from one professional, "oh it’s definitely ADHD, let's medicate," another says "he is just anxious, go to therapy," and yet another says "I'm not sure what we are looking at." It is beyond frustrating!
As a professional and a parent, I can relate. With this article, I’m hoping to provide some information that will help us to focus on the right path. READ ON!
Clinic Update COVID19
Opening & closing the Clinic is what we are avoiding. We will remain on Telehealth till January.
There is a high demand for services at this time and we are striving to meet the needs of the community.
However, at Olympia Therapy, there is an option that may allow you to be seen sooner!
***** If you are already required to pay a co-pay of $30-$40 per session, you can opt-out of going through insurance and simply choose to Self-Pay at $50 per session with one of our
Liscenced Clinical Associates.
Particularly for children ages 5-17, this option could significantly decrease your wait time!
We ask you to please EMAIL our office at info@olympiatherapy.com for scheduling & communication, as well as questions about billing.
~Know our Licensed Clinical Associates!~
October 14
October is ADHD Awareness Month
Could it be ADHD?
Let’s start with some quick facts about ADHD:
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, as defined by the American Psychological Association